Tag: Government of Ontario

Small business advisory centres receiving provincial funding

Business Richard Coffin -
The province is putting $49 million into the network of Ontario Small Business Advisory Centres over the next three years, including locally.

FONOM congratulates new and returning provincial ministers

Provincial Richard Coffin -
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities says it is looking forward to working with the province’s new and returning cabinet ministers.

City rewarded for exceeding 2025 housing target

Provincial Richard Coffin -
The City of North Bay is receiving $336,000 through the third round of the Building Faster Fund from the province.

Nipissing to offer only undergraduate planning program in North

Nipissing University Richard Coffin -
The province is investing over $2.8 million to launch a new Bachelor of Community Planning program at Nipissing University.

(Update) Motion on Highways 11 and 17 passes at Queen’s Park

Business Richard Coffin -
At least two of three levels of government agree widening 11/17 is of national importance.

Gas tax funding supporting transit in North Bay

City of North Bay Richard Coffin -
The City of North Bay is once again receiving $785,000 from the province’s gas tax program for transit.

Ontario investing $1.25 million to build new fire hall in Magnetawan

Fire Richard Coffin -
Magnetawan is getting a new state-of-the-art fire hall thanks to $1.25 million in provincial funding

Ten film and TV projects in North Bay receive nearly $8 million

Economy Richard Coffin -
MPP Vic Fedeli says the investment will help create jobs, showcase northern talent, raise the profile of top-notch local production companies and highlight filming destinations in Northern Ontario.

Fedeli promoting Ontario at international Biotech Showcase

Business Richard Coffin -
Ontario’s Minister for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade is back on the road drumming up business for the province.

Province taking control of Near North District School Board

Near North District School Board Richard Coffin -
“I will not stand by while a board’s incompetence directly impacts student achievement,” says Paul Calandra, Minister of Education, as the province announces it's taking control of the Near North District School Board.

Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park to become all-season destination

Community Richard Coffin -
$4.75 million in provincial funding is on its way to rebuild and upgrade Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park to become a year-round operation.

22 Wing North Bay welcomes Canada’s Defence Minister

22 Wing CFB North Bay Richard Coffin -
Canada’s Defence Minister was at 22 Wing North Bay on Friday.

FONOM says region will benefit from measures in fall economic update

Municipal News Richard Coffin -
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is welcoming several initiatives in the province’s fall economic statement.

Provincial funding supporting mental health services for local first responders

Provincial Richard Coffin -
Three local first response agencies are receiving $30,000 each in provincial funding for mental health services.

Ontario Municipal Partnership funding on the rise in Nipissing

Provincial Richard Coffin -
MPP Vic Fedeli announced $21 million in 2026 Ontario Municipal Partnership funding for eleven municipalities in Nipissing, up from $18.5 million this year.  

Province announces $2 million for new community and rec centre

City of North Bay Richard Coffin -
The taxpayer-paid portion of the city’s new community and recreation centre is shrinking after MPP Vic Fedeli announced $2 million in funding for the project.
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Provincial funding for three area long-term care homes

Nipissing Riding
Three long-term care homes in Nipissing are receiving provincial funding to support residents with complex needs.

Youth charged with possession of imitation weapon in West Nipissing

OPP
The Nipissing West OPP has charged a 17-year-old after seizing an imitation air pistol and a bottle of liquor.

Coalition aims to purchase RYAM’s Témiscaming mill

Economy
A Canadian coalition of local managers, unionized workers and First Nations is working towards purchasing RYAM’s Témiscaming mill.

St. Joseph students working with graffiti artist on mural project

Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord
Two permanent murals are taking shape this week at École élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph in Sturgeon Falls.

Soccer players sought for film production

Community
A local film production is looking for soccer players.
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